First Monroe Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 17:1-15 and saw that if we want to see Gospel Restoration into our everyday lives, then we must be devoted to the Word.
Pastor Jason continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 16:11-40 and saw that because God is sovereign, we can trust Him to accomplish His purposes in every circumstance.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 15:36-16:10 and saw that we will face difficulties as we do Gospel ministry.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 15:1-35 and saw that we are saved by grace through faith in the person and work of Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 14 and saw that a fruitful life and ministry is driven by the Gospel.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 13 and saw that in order for the Gospel to spread, we must be sent out.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 12 and saw that when life feels out of control, resist the urge to control and trust God's sovereign care.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 11:19-30 and asked the question: what makes a good church?
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 10-11:18 and saw that the Gospel is for all people.
Rob Garner continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 9:32-43 and saw that God provides healing but His purposes are often different from ours.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 9:1-31 and saw that God makes His invisible grace visible by sending people of grace to give grace to people who need grace. Corey Taylor also shares his story.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 8:26-40 and saw that God's plan to bring the Gospel to people is through Everyday Missionaries.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 8:1-24 and saw that not everyone who professes Jesus is a genuine follower of Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 6:8-7:60 and saw that following Jesus is worth it.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how the church should deal with growing pains.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 6:1-7 and saw how the church deals with growing pains will impact its effectiveness and fruitfulness.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 5:12-42 and saw that followers of Jesus are called to faithful witness even in the face of opposition and persecution.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how the church must be on guard against hypocrisy.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 5:1-11 and saw that the church must be on guard against hypocrisy.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how followers of Jesus are called to live and speak boldly.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 4:13-37 and saw that followers of Jesus are to live and speak boldly.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how salvation is only found in Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 4:1-12 and saw that the resurrection shows us that salvation is only in Jesus.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how true life is only found in the person of Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 3:1-26 and saw that true life is only found in the person of Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 2:42-47 and saw the marks of a Spirit-filled church.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how we are empowered to share the Gospel.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 2:14-41 and saw that the Holy Spirit empowers us to share the Gospel.
Pastor James continues our series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 2:1-13 and saw that God sent His Spirit so that we could have His presence to be His people living out His purposes in all places.
Pastor Justyn continues our new series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 1:12-26 and saw that before we can go in power, we must gather in dependent obedience.
Pastor James starts our new series, Gather to Go, walking through the book of Acts. This week we looked at Acts 1:1-11 and saw that we called to continue the mission of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Terry Slawson, one of our Elders, finishes our Everyday series, looking at our mission at First Monroe. This week we looked at what it means to be an Everyday Missionary.
Pastor James continues our new series, Everyday, looking at our mission at First Monroe. This week we looked at what it means to be an Everyday Disciple-Maker.
Pastor Jason continues our new series, Everyday, looking at our mission at First Monroe. This week we looked at what it means to be an Everyday Friend.
Pastor James continues our new series, Everyday, looking at our mission at First Monroe. This week we looked at what it means to be an everyday Follower.
Pastor James continues our new series, Everyday, looking at our mission at First Monroe. This week we looked at the second part of our mission: bringing Gospel Restoration in to our everyday lives as we live devoted to Jesus.
Pastor James continues our new series, Everyday, looking at our mission at First Monroe. This week we looked at our mission: bringing Gospel Restoration into our everyday lives as we live devoted to Jesus.
Pastor James begins our new series, Everyday, looking at our mission at First Monroe. This week saw that in order to fulfill our mission, we must establish restorative rhythms.
Pastor James finishes our series, Redeemed, walking through the book of Ruth. This week we looked at Ruth 4 and saw that God's redemption through Jesus has the potential and power to change my story.
Pastor James continues our new series, Redeemed, walking through the book of Ruth. This week we looked at Ruth 3 and saw that we have a redeemer who is both able and willing to redeem us.
Pastor James continues our new series, Redeemed, walking through the book of Ruth. This week we looked at Ruth 2 and saw that God's redemption is motivated by His love.
Pastor James begins a new series, Redeemed, walking through the book of Ruth. This week we looked at Ruth 1 and saw that God redeems and works in the most unlikely of places.
Pastor James finishes our series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we looked at 2 Timothy 4:9-22 and saw that if we are going to entrust the Gospel to others, then we need God’s provisions.
Pastor James continues our series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we looked at 2 Timothy 4:6-8 and saw that a life well lived is a life that is poured out in devotion to Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we looked at 2 Timothy 4:1-5 and saw that if we are going to entrust the Gospel to others, we must fulfill our ministry.
Pastor James continues our series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we looked at 2 Timothy 3:10-17 and saw that as we encounter difficult times, we must stand firm.
Pastor James continues our series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we looked at 2 Timothy 3:1-9 and saw that as we entrust the Gospel to others, we should expect difficult times.
Pastor James continues our series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we looked at 2 Timothy 2:20-26 and saw that as we entrust the Gospel to others, God deeply cares about our character.
Pastor James continues our series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we looked at 2 Timothy 2:14-19 and saw that we must rightly handle the truth of the Gospel.
Pastor Justyn continues our series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we looked at 2 Timothy 2:1-13 saw that devotion to the mission of Christ is costly — but it's worth it.
Pastor James continues our series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we saw that we must guard the Gospel diligently.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how we are to be unashamed of the Gospel.
Pastor James continues our series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we saw that we must be unashamed of the Gospel.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how we have been entrusted with the Gospel in order to pass it on.
Pastor James begins a new series, Entrusted, walking through the book of 2 Timothy. This week we saw that we have been entrusted with the Gospel in order to pass it on.
Pastor James finishes our series on becoming an Everyday Disciple-Maker. This week we saw that making disciples requires the power of the Holy Spirit.
Hope sits down with James, Jason and Terri to talk about how making disciples requires obedience..
Pastor James continues our series on becoming an Everyday Disciple-Maker. This week we saw that making disciples requires obedience.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how discipleship happens in community.
Pastor James continues our series on becoming an Everyday Disciple-Maker. This week we saw that discipleship happens in community.
Pastor James continues our series on becoming an Everyday Disciple-Maker. This week we looked at Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and saw that discipleship must start at home.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how every disciple of Jesus is a disciple-maker.
Pastor James begins a new series on becoming an Everyday Disciple-Maker. This week we looked at Matthew 4:18-22 and saw that every disciple of Jesus is a disciple-maker.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how our identity in Christ is to cause us to stand firm in an evil world.
Pastor James finishes our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we looked at Ephesians 6:10-24 and saw that our identity in Christ is to cause us to stand firm in an evil world.
Hope sits down with James, Jason, and Justyn to talk about how the work we do is not our identity, it should be proof of our identity.
Pastor Jason continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we looked at Ephesians 6:5-9 and saw that the work we do is not our identity, it should be proof of our identity.
Hope sits down with James and Jason to talk about how our identity in Christ is to shape our families.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we looked at Ephesians 6:1-4 and saw that our identity in Christ is to shape our families.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we looked at Ephesians 5:22-33 and saw that our identity in Christ is to shape our marriage.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we looked at Ephesians 5:15-21 and saw that in light of our identity, we must walk carefully.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we looked at Ephesians 5:1-14 and saw that we are called to imitate God because we are His kids.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we looked at Ephesians 4:25-32 and saw that our identity in Christ is to shape how we treat one another.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we looked at Ephesians 4:17-24 and saw that we are called to walk in a way that aligns with our identity in Christ.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we looked at Ephesians 4:1-16 and saw that God desires for His church to be healthy and growing.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we looked at Ephesians 3:14-21 and saw that we desperately need the Holy Spirit’s power to bridge the gap between knowing our identity and living in our identity in Christ.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we saw that because of God's grace, we have been made into everyday missionaries.
Pastor Jason continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we saw that we were once alienated, but now we can identify as a child of God.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and Hope to talk about how because of God's grace, we have gone from death to life.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we saw that because of God's grace, we have gone from death to life.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and Hope to talk about how prayer is deeply connected to our identity in Christ.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we saw that prayer is deeply connected to my identity in Christ.
Pastor James continues our series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we saw that our identity is rooted in the blessings we have received in Christ.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and Hope to talk about how the Gospel is meant to shape who we are and what we do.
Pastor James begins a new series, Identity, walking through the book of Ephesians. This week we saw that the Gospel is meant to shape who we are and what we do.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and hope to see what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we sit down and talk about how what Jesus has done for us should shape our life everyday.
Pastor James walked through the theme of the Garden to show us the hope of Easter is that life with God is possible now and forever.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and hope to see what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to be faithful.
Pastor James finishes our series, Worthy, looking at what it means to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to be faithful.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and hope to see what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to forgive others.
Pastor James continues our series, Worthy, looking at what it means to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to forgive others.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and hope to see what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to serve others.
Hope sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and Shane to see what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to live in community.
Shane sits down with Jason, our new discipleship pastor, to talk all things community, calling, island snacks, and which superhero he’d preach as.
Pastor Shane continues our series, Worthy, looking at what it means to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to live in community.
Pastor James continues our series, Worthy, looking at what it means to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to serve others.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and Hope to see what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to be led by the Spirit.
Pastor James continues our series, Worthy, looking at what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to be led by the Spirit.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and Hope to see what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to trust God.
Pastor James continues our series, Worthy, looking at what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation.. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to trust God.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and Hope to see what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to pursue a relationship with Jesus every day.
Pastor James continues our new series, Worthy, looking at what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation.. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to love Jesus above everything else.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Jason, and Hope to see what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to preach the Gospel to themselves daily.
Pastor James begins a new series, Worthy, looking at what it looks like to live a life worthy of imitation. This week we saw a life worthy of imitation is a life that is learning to preach the Gospel to themselves daily.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope to see that true authentic followers of Jesus must keep themselves from idols.
Pastor James finishes our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we looked at 1 John 5:20-21 and saw that true authentic followers of Jesus must keep themselves from idols.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope to see how authentic followers of Jesus should view their sin.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we looked at 1 John 5:16-19 and saw that true authentic followers of Jesus have been changed in their relationship to sin.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope to see how we can approach prayer with confidence.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we looked at 1 John 5:13-15 and saw that true authentic followers of Jesus can approach prayer with confidence.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we looked at 1 John 5:6-12 and saw that life is only found in Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we looked at 1 John 5:1-5 and saw that true authentic followers of Jesus have been born again.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope to really look at what it means to love each other, but part 2.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we looked at 1 John 4:13-21 and saw that loving one another is the evidence that we know God.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope to really look at what it means to love each other.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we looked at 1 John 4:7-12 and saw that loving one another is the evidence that we know God.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we looked at 1 John 4:1-6 and saw that authentic followers of Jesus are called to discern between true and false teachers.
Pastor James paused our Authentic series to look at what makes Christmas such good news. This week we looked at Matthew 1:1-17 and saw that God's grace is big enough to save sinful, broken people.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we looked at 1 John 3:19-24 and saw that followers of Jesus can have assurance in their walk with God.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope to see how we can truly love the people around us!
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we looked at 1 John 3:11-18 and saw that loving one another is the way that we practice righteousness.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we saw that living in sin is incompatible with being an authentic follower of Jesus.
Hope sits down with Pastor James and Shane to how our identity should produce a hope that leads us to live in purity.
Pastor Shane continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we saw that because of our identity in Christ, we are called to something greater.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we saw that we must be on guard against anyone leading us away from Jesus.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope Johnston to see how our we should live our lives in the world but not loving the world.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we saw that authentic followers of Jesus are not to love the world.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope Johnston to see how our lives should be marked by love.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we saw that authentic followers of Jesus are marked by love.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope Johnston to see how we can have assurance in our relationship with Jesus
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we saw that true knowledge of Jesus leads to a transformed life.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope Johnston to see how we can have fellowship with God.
Pastor James continues our series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we saw that the way we walk reveals if we truly have fellowship with God.
Pastor James begins a new series, Authentic, walking through the book of 1 John. This week we saw that authentic Christianity is centered on Jesus.
Shane sits down with Pastor James, Perry Smith, and Hope Johnston to see how we can spend our life for the Gospel.
Pastor James finishes our series on becoming an Everyday Missionary. This week we saw that if we want to help others take their next step toward Jesus, then we must spend our lives for the mission of God.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope Johnston to see why it's important to share the Gospel and how we can do that where we live, work, and play.
Pastor James continues our new series on becoming an Everyday Missionary. This week we saw that if we want to help others take their next step toward Jesus, then we must personally share the Gospel with them.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope Johnston to see that being an Everyday Missionary means we have to consider our actions.
Pastor James continues our new series on becoming an Everyday Missionary. This week we saw that if we want to help others take their next step toward Jesus, then our lives must demonstrate what we believe.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Hope Johnston to see that to be an everyday missionary, we have to pray for conversions.
Pastor James continues our new series on becoming an Everyday Missionary. This week we saw that if we want to help others take their next step toward Jesus, then we must begin to pray for conversions.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and our financial director, Hope Johnston, to ask how we can practically become everyday missionaries.
Pastor James begins a new series on becoming an Everyday Missionary. This week we saw that being an Everyday Missionary is not about what you do, but who you are.
Pastor James concludes our series walking through the Psalms. This week we looked at Psalm 23 and saw that the cure for a wanting heart is found in the care of the Good Shepherd.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Rob Garner, an elder at First Monroe, to talk through the idea of Sabbath and why we should practice Sabbath as believers.
Pastor James continues our series walking through the Psalms. This week we looked at Psalm 92 and saw that true rest is only found in worshiping Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series walking through the Psalms. This week we looked at Psalm 113 and saw that praise is to be our response to God.
Dylan Spillers continues our series walking through the Psalms. This week we looked at Psalm 86 and saw that when we bring our needs to God, He responds with grace and mercy.
Pastor James continues our series walking through the Psalms. This week we looked at Psalm 27 and saw that our confidence in this life is to be rooted in the Lord.
Pastor James continues our series walking through the Psalms. This week we looked at Psalm 32 and saw that when we confess our sins, we will experience the blessing of forgiveness.
Pastor James continues our series walking through the Psalms. This week we looked at Psalm 112 and saw that the person who fears the Lord will be blessed.
Pastor James continues our series walking through the Psalms. This week we looked at Psalm 103 and saw that we are called to bless the Lord with all of our being.
Pastor James continues our series walking through the Psalms. This week we looked at Psalm 13 and saw that when we experience grief and loss, we are to run to the Lord in lament.
Pastor James begins a new series walking through the Psalms. This week we looked at Psalm 90 and was reminded to live in light of eternity.
Pastor James finishes our series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we looked at what it looks like to live with the Holy Spirit in our everyday life.
Pastor James continues our series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we looked at the gift of speaking in tongues.
Pastor James continues our series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we looked at the gift of prophecy.
Pastor James continues our series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we looked at the question of whether or not the spiritual gifts have ceased or continue.
Shane continues our series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we saw that the ultimate manifestation of the Spirit in our lives is love.
Pastor James continues our series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we looked at the Holy Spirit's role and work in empowering the church with spiritual gifts.
Pastor James continues our series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we looked at the Holy Spirit's role and work in empowering disciples to be a witness.
Pastor James continues our series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we looked at the Holy Spirit's role and work in sanctification.
Pastor James continues our series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we looked at the Holy Spirit's role and work in salvation.
Pastor James continues our series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we saw who the Holy Spirit is.
Pastor James begins a new series looking at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This week we saw why we need the Holy Spirit.
Restored Conference Night 4: Pastor Ben Hackler looked at how we can become an Everyday Disciple-Maker.
Restored Conference Night 3: Pastor Vince Smith looked at how we can become an Everyday Missionary.
Restored Conference Night 2: Pastor Bill Dye looked at how we can become an Everyday Friend.
Restored Conference Night 1: Pastor James looked at how we can become an Everyday Follower.
This week our Student Pastor, Dylan Spillers, preached on what it really means to follow Jesus.
Pastor James finishes our series walking through 1 Corinthians 15. This week we saw that the resurrection of Jesus guarantees victory over death.
Pastor James continues our series walking through 1 Corinthians 15. This week we saw that the resurrection of Jesus changes everything.
Pastor James begins a new series walking through 1 Corinthians 15. This week we saw that the resurrection of Jesus is central to the Gospel.
Pastor James finishes walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we looked at 1 Samuel 31 and saw that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we looked at 1 Samuel 29-30 and saw that weakness is the doorway to experiencing God's power.
Our Student Pastor Dylan continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we looked at 1 Samuel 27-28 and saw that seeking revenge goes against the kingdom of God.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we looked at 1 Samuel 24-26 and saw that seeking revenge goes against the kingdom of God.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we looked at 1 Samuel 21-23 and saw that we can trust God's goodness in the wilderness.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we looked at 1 Samuel 18-20 and saw that living in jealousy goes against the kingdom of God.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we looked at 1 Samuel 17 and saw that we need a champion to fight our battles.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we looked at 1 Samuel 16 and saw that what matters to God is the heart.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we looked at 1 Samuel 15 and saw that obedience is what matters to God.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we saw that God's faithfulness is what motivates us to be faithful to Him.
This week our Worship Pastor, Shane Longoria, preached on the dangers of being busy and the importance of focusing on Christ in 2024.
Pastor James finishes our Christmas series walking through one of the most famous prophecies about the birth of Jesus. This week we looked in Isaiah 9:7 and saw that the hope of Christmas is that God's love for you will never end.
Pastor James continues our Christmas series walking through one of the most famous prophecies about the birth of Jesus. This week we looked in Isaiah 9:6 and saw that the hope of Christmas is not found in a present but in a person.
Pastor James begins a new Christmas series walking through one of the most famous prophecies of the birth of Jesus. This week we looked in Isaiah 8-9 and saw how even in the darkest of time, Jesus is able to bring hope.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we saw that true security is found in trusting in Jesus as king.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we saw that we must be careful not to take God lightly.
This week Terry Slawson preaches from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and shows us how we can be thankful and rejoice no matter the circumstance.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we saw that when the word of God is neglected in our lives, our walk with Jesus will be hindered.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we looked at 1 Samuel 2:12-36 and saw that God requires that those who serve Him, worship Him.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we saw that true life is only found in dependence and reliance on God.
Pastor James continues walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we saw that when we seek the Lord in desperation, He will meet us with His presence and peace.
Pastor James begins a new series walking through the book of 1 Samuel. This week we saw that life and peace are only found in humbly submitting to the rule and reign of God.
This week Chad McClurg preaches what we owe each other as church members and how we can begin to build real community.
Pastor James finishes our series called the Prodigal as we examine the heart of the Gospel. This week we saw that we were created to be at home with God.
Pastor James continues our series called Prodigal as we examine the heart of the Gospel. This week we saw that repentance is the path back into the family of God.
Pastor James continues our series called Prodigal as we examine the heart of the Gospel. This week we saw that God's grace is bigger than our sin.
Pastor James begins a new series called Prodigal as we examine the heart of the Gospel. This week we saw that we are all lost and in need of God's grace.
Pastor James begins a new series called Prodigal as we examine the heart of the Gospel. This week we saw that we are all lost and in need of God's grace.
Pastor James finishes our series the Punch List to prepare our hearts as we move to Tower Drive. This week we saw that we must not get distracted from following Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series the Punch List to prepare our hearts as we move to Tower Drive. This week we saw that we must move into our next chapter with faith.
Pastor James continues our series the Punch List to prepare our hearts as we move to Tower Drive. This week we saw that followers of Jesus are called to live on mission.
Our Student Pastor Dylan continues our series the Punch List to prepare our hearts as we move to Tower Drive. This week we saw that we must be a church that is actively pointing the next generation to Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series the Punch List to prepare our hearts as we move to Tower Drive. This week we saw that follower of Jesus need biblical community.
Pastor James continues our series the Punch List to prepare our hearts as we move to Tower Drive. This week we saw that in order to become an everyday follower, we must be disciplined.
Pastor James continues our series the Punch List to prepare our hearts as we move to Tower Drive. This week we saw the call to live devoted to Jesus is the call to love Him above everything else.
Pastor James begins a new series called the Punch List to prepare our hearts as we move to Tower Drive. This week we saw how the gospel must be the central thing that fuels and drives us as a church.
Pastor James finishes our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw that God is interested in your spiritual success.
Pastor James continues our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw that in order to be faithful, we must heed God's instruction for the church and our lives.
Pastor James continues our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw that in order to be faithful, we must heed God's instruction for the church and our lives.
Dylan Spillers continues our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw the challenge to be faithful to live for Jesus today.
Pastor James continues our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw that in order to be faithful, we must live with hope.
Pastor James continues our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw that in order to be faithful, we must abound in love.
Pastor James continues our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw that in order to be faithful, we must pursue holiness.
Pastor James continues our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw that in order to be faithful, we need the church.
Pastor James continues our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw that in order to be faithful, we need the word of God.
Pastor James continues our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw that the motive of our ministry matters.
Pastor James continues our series walking through 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw that true faith in Christ will produce visible evidence.
Pastor James begins a new series walking through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This week we saw how the gospel can bring restoration to our lives and our city.
Pastor James continues our series looking at how the resurrection intersects with our everyday life. This week we saw that a resurrected life is a life that is devoted to Jesus.
Pastor James continues our series looking at how the resurrection intersects with our everyday life. This week we saw that a resurrected life is a life that is filled with joy.
Shane and Pastor James sit down with our new children's minister to learn more about her!
Pastor James continues our series looking at how the resurrection intersects with our everyday life. This week we saw that a resurrected life is a life that is filled with hope.
(The sound was messing up during the sermon, so please forgive the technical difficulties)
Pastor James begins a new series looking at how the resurrection intersects with our everyday life. This week we saw that a resurrected life is a life that is free from the power of sin.
Numbers 13-14. This week Pastor James wraps up the series by looking at faith and unbelief.
Exodus 34. This week Pastor James examines the truth that we were created to behold the glory of God.
Exodus 33. This week Pastor James examines our desperate need for God's presence in our life.
Exodus 32. This week Pastor James examines the golden calf and how Jesus came to rescue us from our idolatrous hearts.
Exodus 31:12-17. This week Pastor James examines the Sabbath and how true rest can only be found in Christ.
This week Pastor James examines our new vision and how we live it out in our everyday lives.
(There is a brief sound disruption toward the beginning of the sermon)
Exodus 28-30. This week Pastor James examines the priest and how we need representation before the Lord.
What do we do in the moments were we don't feel God? Join us as we discuss union verses communion.
Exodus 25-27. This week Pastor James examines the tabernacle and how we were created to be in fellowship with God.
Exodus 20-24. This week Pastor James examines the law given on Mt. Sinai and how Jesus came to fulfill it.
Exodus 19. This week Pastor James examines the scene on Mt Sinai to show us that God desire to have a relationship with us.
This week Pastor James shows us how the Christmas story demonstrates the great links that God was willing to go in order to rescue humanity.
Exodus 16-17. This week Pastor James examines how we are to deal with the grumble in our life.
Exodus 14-15. This week Pastor James examines the truth that the Lord is the victorious King.
Exodus 12-13. This week Pastor James examines why the Gospel should shape every aspect of our lives.
Exodus 7-11. This week Pastor James examines why we should not harden our heart toward the Lord.
Exodus 5-6. This week Pastor James examines what we do when faith leads us into hard places.
Pastor James begins a new series in the book of Exodus. We examine Exodus 1-2 to see the setup for God's rescue for the rest of Exodus.
Part 6. Pastor James finishes the Everyday series by looking at what it means to be an everyday disciple-maker.
Part 5. Pastor James continues the Everyday series by looking at what it means to be an everyday missionary.
Part 4. Pastor James continues the Everyday series by looking at what it means to be an everyday friend.
Part 3. Pastor James continues the Everyday series by looking at what it means to be an everyday follower.
Part 2. Pastor James continues the Everyday series by looking at what it means to be devoted to Jesus.
In this week's episode we ask this question, what exactly is gluttony? Find out the answer on this episode!
In this week's episode we ask this question, can and should christians drink alcohol? Find out the answer on this episode!
In this week's episode we ask this question, why do we have to do things well? Find out the answer on this episode!
In this week's episode we ask this question, do we really have to disciple people? Find out the answer on this episode!
In this week's episode we ask this question, should we work with church plants? Find out the answer on this episode!
Check out the Sunday that Josh Elliff, pastor of The River Church, preached at First Monroe!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff2zkJ4hoO0&t=4108s
We sit down with Pastor James and Pastor Dylan to look at how we can stir our affections for Jesus.
We sit down with Pastor James to look at anxiety and how we should respond to it as believers.
Shane sits down with Pastor James and Chad McClurg to hear about our recent trip to Kansas City!
Why our community is important, being honest with ourselves, and songs that make you move make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, the heart of the matter
Traditions, the mission of the church, and the San Antonio Spurs make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, tearing down tradition.
Sharing the Gospel, loving those around us, and 3 Doors Down make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, rejection and unbelief
Living with right perspectives, having accountability, and Pastor James's advice to a younger James make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, the parable of the mustard seed.
Asking ourselves difficult questions, upholding grace and truth, and Pastor James starring in the next gladiator movie, make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, the parable of the weeds.
Approaching parables, out part in sharing the Gospel, and the "one", make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, the parable of the soils.
Understanding our words, why we lash out, and one of Pastor James' favorite book make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, what did you say?
What does Romans 1 mean, understanding the Holy Spirit, and the amazing spider man make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, the unforgivable sin.
Looking like Jesus, practically living like Jesus, and active flex jeans make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, WWJD.
Why legalism is a struggle, finding the balance between truth and grace, and energy conservation make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, the great enemy of the church.
In this weeks episode, Pastor James looks at the next piece of the armor of God: the shield of faith.
Bringing your burdens to Jesus, bearing one another's burdens, and corn tortillas make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, bring your burdens
In this weeks episode, Pastor James looks at the next piece of the armor of God: the shoes of the Gospel.
Why community is important, identifying doubt, and how Jesus encourages us in those times make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, dealing with doubt.
In this weeks episode, Pastor James looks at the next piece of the armor of God: the breastplate of righteousness.
Being hospitable, seeing Christ as our reward, and the similarities between Pastor James and Kawhi Leonard make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, the benefits of following Jesus.
In this weeks episode, Pastor James looks at the first piece of the armor of God: the belt of truth.
Loving Jesus above all else, staying true to the Gospel, and Bette Midler make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, define the relationship.
Being bold in our faith, the need for the Gospel, and Dr. James Doughty, M.D. make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, don't be afraid.
We thought throwing Dylan before a camera might be a little strange so we decided to sit down and ask him a few questions! We hope you have the chance to meet Dylan soon!
Living with an eternal perspective, remaining faithful, and good burgers make their way into this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, the cost of living sent.
Viewing scripture in context, living missional, and why Pastor James loves zingo are up in this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, live sent.
Holding on to truth in difficult times, worshipping spontaneously, and Pastor James' love for Christmas music are up in this weeks episode! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, Mary's song.
Compassion, discipleship, and good coffee make their way into this week! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, the heart and mission of God.
Self help books, compassion, and why Home Alone 2 is the best Home Alone make their way into this week! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, bring your needs to Jesus.
Dancin', drinkin', and mercy make their way into this week! Join us as we talk through this weeks teaching, new wine.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, Jesus loves sinners.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, your greatest need.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, spiritual warfare.
Fear has a way of encouraging us back to our sin. Pastor James gives insight in how to combat that.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, who's in control?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, fair weather followers.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, Authority Over Sickness.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, the mission of the church
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, biblical community.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, first love.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, the call to be steadfast.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, what is your life built on?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, count it all joy.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, beware of rotten fruit.
Pastor James continues our sermon series Kingdom Living with this week's message, beware of rotten fruit.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, The Path of Life
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Chad McClurg about this weeks sermon, Listen and Hear
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Chad McClurg about this weeks sermon, The Golden Rule.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, Prayer Changes Everything.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, Don't Judge Me.
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, how could a loving God send people to hell?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, Investment 101.
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, How are Christians to interact on social media?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, The Purpose of Fasting
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, how to pray (part 2).
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, should Christians read books other than the Bible?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, how to pray (part 1).
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, Why Pray If God Already Knows Everything?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, the purpose of prayer.
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, what is really going on in the world?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, A Word for the Church
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, Did God command genocide in the Old Testament?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, Serving Others.
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, how do we show grace to one another during Covid-19?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, Check Your Motive.
In this week's sermon, we dive into the sermon on the mount found in Matthew 6:1.
Main Idea: Your motive is more important than your action
Principles:1. God is more concerned with our motives than our actions
2. God is able to see our true motives
3. Live for an Audience of One
4. Examine Ourself
Practical living:1. Pray and Ask the Holy Spirit to search us
2. Ask yourself questions that will make you reflect
Additional scriptures:
Mark 7:6-7
John 12:43
Isaiah 1:11-17
Luke 8:17
Psalm 139:23-24
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, how are Christians to deal with racism?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, Radical Love.
In this week's sermon, we dive into the sermon on the mount found in Matthew 5:43-48
Main Idea: Christians are called to display radical love
Principles:1. Kingdom love is not conditional
2. Kingdom love says: I don’t have to agree in order to love
Practical living:1. Walk in humility
2. Connect and show empathy
3. Pray for them
4. Experience God's love
Additional scriptures:
Leviticus 19:18
Philippians 2:3-5
Romans 5:6-11
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, should Christians read the Old Testament?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, don't settle the score!
In this week's sermon, we dive into the sermon on the mount found in Matthew 5:38-42
Main Idea: Don’t settle the score
4 principles:1. Don't avenge yourself
2. Overly cooperate
3. Go beyond what you are called to do
4. Help those in need
Practical living:1. Deny yourself
2. Repay evil with good
3. Look to Jesus as your example
Additional scriptures:
Exodus 21:24
Deuteronomy 19:18-21
Leviticus 24:17-20
Romans 12:17-19
Luke 9:23
Galatians 2:20
Romans 12:19-21
1 Peter 2:18-25
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, is it ok for Christians to have doubts about their faith?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, Be Trust Worthy
In this week's sermon, we dive into the sermon on the mount found in Matthew 5:33-37
Main Idea: You care called to be trustworthy in every aspect of your life.
How do we be people who are trustworthy?
1. Deal with the root problem.
2. Believe the Gospel.
Shane sits down with Pastor James to ask this weeks question, should Christians submit to the government?
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about this weeks sermon, Is Divorce Wrong?
In this week's sermon, we dive into the sermon on the mount found in Matthew 5:31-32
Main Idea: Divorce is wrong because it does not display the values of the Kingdom.
Why is Divorce Wrong?
-The marriage relationship was never meant to be broken.
-Marriage is meant to display the Gospel.
Practical Application
Those that are Single:
- Be Careful Who You Date.
Those that are Married:
- Make Christ the center of your life.
- Don’t Stop Fighting for your Spouse.
- Seek Help and Counseling.
Those that have been Divorced:
- Repent and Receive God’s Grace.
- Stay Faithful in your Current Marriage.
This week, Pastor James teaches from Psalm 16!
Main Idea: The Resurrection of Jesus guarantees that God will never abandon you!
Point 1: God has not abandoned you today.
Point 2: God will not abandon you in the future.
Point 3: Because of the Resurrection, I will not Lose Heart.
In this episode, Shane sits down and talks with Pastor James about how to invite people to church in this new season, as well as how to check on each other as church members. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap the sermon from this week, Are You In Awe of God?
This week, Pastor James teaches from Psalm 93!
Main Idea: In difficult days, we must be reminded of who God is!
Question 1: Who is God?
1. God is Sovereign.
2. God is Glorious and Majestic.
3. God is All-Powerful.
4. God is Eternal and Unchanging.
5. God is Faithful.
6. God is Holy.
Question 2: Why do we need to be reminded of who God is?
1. Since God is in control, I can have peace.
2. Since God is all powerful, I can face anything.
3. Since God is faithful, I can have hope.
4. Since God is Glorious, I am able to live for Him!
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap the sermon from this week, What is your Greatest Need?
This week, Pastor James teaches from Psalm 130.
Main Idea: Your greatest need is to be made right with God.
Point 1: You have to realize you are in need.
Point 2: Only Christ can make your right with God.
Point 3: Live with hope while you wait.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap the sermon from this week, Who is Your Refuge?
This week, Pastor James teaches from Psalm 46:1-11
Main Idea: You are safe and secure because of who the Lord is.
Point 1: You do not have to walk in fear.
Point 2: God will provide for you.
Point 3: Be Still and Seek the Lord.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap the sermon from this week, Letting Go of Worry and talk through how church will work and function in this time.
In this sermon, Pastor James walks through Matthew 6:24-34.
Main Idea: Jesus calls us to let go of our worry.
Why are we so worried?
Point 1: Our hearts are focused on the wrong things.
Point 2: We Desire to be in control.
Application Points
Point 1: Trust The Lord. Point 2: Remember God cares for you. Point 3: Turn your eyes to Jesus and His Kingdom.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to talk through point of application from this weeks sermon, The Silent Killer.
This week, we dive into Matthew 5:27-30 to see how to deal with lust.
Main Idea: Lust is a silent killer within the Church.
Point 1: Why is lust so bad? Lust is destructive.
Point 2: How do we deal with the sin of lust? We must be ruthless and make war with the sin of lust.
Points of Application:
1. Expose it and repent.
2. Cut off the oxygen.
3. Renew your mind.
4. Seek accountability
5. Remember only Jesus can deliver you from the sin of lust.
In this episode, Allen sits down with Pastor James and Chad McClurg to recap this weeks sermon Have You Committed Murder?
This week, we dive into Matthew 5:21-26.
Main Idea: True holiness is a matter of the heart.
Point 1: Holiness is more than an external act.
Point 2: Anger does not reveal Christ to those around us.
Application Points
1. Find the source of your anger.
2. Seek to make things right.
3. Remember God’s Grace.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap this weeks sermon Live Different.
This week, we dive into Matthew 5:17-20; 48 to see our call to live differently than the world around us.
Main Idea: Right and holy living is the way we reflect Christ to the world.
Point 1: You are called to live out God’s standard.
Point 2: Jesus empowers you to live out God’s standard.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James and Chad McClurg to recap this weeks sermon Be a Kingdom Influencer.
In this episode, Allen sits down with Pastor James to recap this weeks sermon, The Good Life Part 2.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to talk over his sermon, The Good Life.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to talk over his sermon, The Ministry of the Kingdom.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to talk over his sermon, The Temptation of Jesus.
Due to technical difficulties, we do not have a sermon for this week. We are extremely sorry!
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap this weeks sermon, the Coronation of the King.
Matthew 3:13-17
In this week's sermon we take a closer look at the baptism of Jesus. This marvelous passage not only shows the baptism of Jesus, but also his anointing of the Holy Spirit and his affirmation of the Father.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap the sermon from this Sunday, Turn or Burn
Matthew 3:4-12
In this week's sermon we see from God's Word that if you do not repent and turn to Christ, there will be eternal consequences.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap the sermon from this Sunday, the Call to Repentance.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap the sermon from this Sunday, the dark side of Christmas.
This week, Shane sits down with Pastor James and recaps the sermon, Responding to Jesus.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap this weeks sermon, The Virgin Birth.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James to recap the sermon from this past Sunday, Jesus is King.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James and our Student Pastor Allen Goodwin to recap the sermon from this past Sunday, Gospel Unity
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James and Chad McClurg to recap the sermon from this past Sunday, Gospel Motivation.
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James and recaps the sermon from this past Sunday, Christian Duty
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James and recaps the sermon from this past Sunday, Don't Be A Grace Graduate
In this episode, Shane sits down with Pastor James and recaps the sermon from this past Sunday, Gospel Living.
What do we do when we feel abandoned by God? We trust in God's faithfulness as we wait on Him. Genesis 8:1-22
The only thing that can rescue us from the judgment of God is the grace of God. Genesis 6:1-8
Main Thought: In a godless culture the church must remain faithful to proclaim Christ. Genesis 4:17-26
In order to remain faithful we must clothe our mind with the right attitude. 1 Peter 5:5-14
When we go "All In" we begin to care about reaching people with the Gospel. John 4:27:42
The call to go "All In" is the call to love Jesus more than anything else. John 21:15-22
The knowledge of the coming of Jesus should cause us to live a certain way. 1 Peter 4:7-11
Our mission at First Monroe is to love and reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Romans 10:11-17
Main Idea: The way the world will know that we are Christ's followers is by our love for one another. 1 Peter 1:22-2:3.
Main Challenge: You and I are called to live differently in a sinful world. 1 Peter 1:13-17
There is nothing more wonderful than to experience the amazing salvation of God. 1 Peter 1:9-12
1 Peter 1:1-2 Challenge: To be faithful & steadfast no matter the hostile culture around you.